Brand Chef

Job Description • Oversee the daily kitchen operations of a brand • Maintain the highest quality and consistency of all food products by ensuring stringent compliance to food safety and food quality control standards • Ensure proper maintenance of the kitchen within each outlet • Collaborate with the Marketing Team with new launches, promotions, branding, and labeling of concepts and products • Review sales and food costs daily to monitor actual financial results and take corrective action as necessary to ensure that financial goals are met • Plan, direct and coordinate future outlet openings • Manage, supervise and groom a team of chief chef, section head and kitchen staff to ensure maximum utilization of manpower allocated • Actively involved in hiring process by identifying and selecting candidates for kitchen positions • Actively involved in staff counselling and propose to management on course of disciplinary action, including but not limited to, termination of employment • Drive culinary excellence by being a champion for food quality and consistency • Develop standard recipes and SOPs for food preparation and presentation • Actively involved in menu development and establishing menu prices • Understand current and emerging culinary trends as well as consumer needs and behaviors • Ensure that all activities conform to HACCP & 5S guidelines • Any other jobs or duties assigned by the Director of Kitchen Operations from time to time Job Requirements • At least 5 years of relevant working experience as an Executive Chef • Able to communicate effectively with team members to support kitchen operations and service standards. • Knowledge of HACCP, health and safety standards would be an advantage • Strong management, leadership skills and interpersonal skill • Must be dedicated and committed